Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the upstate economy will be a top priority, saying the region has for too long been neglected by state leaders.

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the upstate economy will be a top priority, saying the region has for too long been neglected by state leaders.

Cuomo toured the state last week to tout his Start-Up NY initiative that will allow for businesses to locate in tax-free zones near college campuses. He is also seeking to build four casinos upstate and develop a financial restructuring board to help struggling municipalities.

Cuomo, a Democrat first elected in 2010, said the state Legislature has been controlled by downstate lawmakers, and the policies haven't benefited upstate. ...